hawkeye10 Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 I have been looking online trying to find some chisels that I don't have to pay too much for. That is no easy task. Sorby has a set with one handle and you install the cutters in the handle as needed. I am sure most of you have seen them. The price isn't to bad for these, I think about $150 for three cutters and a handle. I think I can resharpen them to some degree. On the other hand, there are the other chisels but I would have to sharpen them. If I bought those chisels I would buy a Wolverine jig to sharpen them. There are several ways you can buy the Wolverine jig and I don't know what I need to do about buying them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HandyDan Posted October 2, 2018 Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Also check out Easy Wood Tools. They have some excellent carbide tipped tools "Made in America". http://www.easywoodtools.com/ steamshovel and Grandpadave52 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post lew Posted October 2, 2018 Popular Post Report Share Posted October 2, 2018 Just a thought- Slow speed grinder- $140. Wolverine system $135. You'll probably want a couple of diamond honing stones- about $40 each Diamond slip stone for inside gouges about $85. Finally there is the learning curve for sharpening and using the tools. OR you could check out the Easy Wood Tools with carbide cutters. No sharpening, No honing, Practically no learning curve. Replacement cutters are about $17. each and last for many hours of turning. p_toad, hawkeye10, Jari and 2 others 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gerald Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Look at Penn State or try Harbor Freight for gouges as a starter . HERE is where you can get grinder by itself or with CBN wheels. I would learn to sharpen before buying hones because if you cannot sharpen a hone will not help at all. THIS is where you can get the wolverine jig and you will want the $55 Vari-Grind Jig at the bottom of the page. If you to get the whole sharpening thing at once Woodcraft has a combined deal for grinder with wheels , Wolverine with Varigrind jig for $270 HERE IT IS Grandpadave52 and hawkeye10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene Howe Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 My acknowledged lack of sharpening ability and knowledge is probably 90% of why I never started turning. Heck, plane blades and chisels are a challenge for me. If Easy Wood Tools had been available 40 years ago, I would likely be turning today. Replaceable carbide blades would seem to be a God sent solution for guys like me. Grandpadave52 and hawkeye10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ron Altier Posted October 3, 2018 Report Share Posted October 3, 2018 Replaceable carbide blades would seem to be a God sent solution for guys like me. Me to. I started with HF cheap tools, knowing my sharpening skills would most likely ruin them. I did get to where I could do an "OK" job. Then came carbide and solved that problem. I sharpen the carbide cutters with a flat diamond surface hone. Works great. hawkeye10 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RustyFN Posted October 4, 2018 Report Share Posted October 4, 2018 Carbide tools are awful nice. Look at the easy wood sets. If you are going to turn small things you can get by with the smaller tools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hawkeye10 Posted October 5, 2018 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 You guys have helped a lot and I appreciate it. This is what I bought and I think it will get me started. I do have another question, will I still need a parting tool? https://www.hartvilletool.com/product/5910/turning-tools Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lew Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 Great choice! Yes a parting tool will definitely be on the list. Here's just one video on how to make your own Check Youtube for lots more examples. You probably have materials already laying around the shop. I made one from an old butcher knife and another from an Sawsall blade. hawkeye10 and p_toad 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckaroo Posted October 5, 2018 Report Share Posted October 5, 2018 On 10/2/2018 at 10:27 PM, Gerald said: Look at Penn State or try Harbor Freight for gouges as a starter . HERE is where you can get grinder by itself or with CBN wheels. I would learn to sharpen before buying hones because if you cannot sharpen a hone will not help at all. THIS is where you can get the wolverine jig and you will want the $55 Vari-Grind Jig at the bottom of the page. If you to get the whole sharpening thing at once Woodcraft has a combined deal for grinder with wheels , Wolverine with Varigrind jig for $270 HERE IT IS Harbor freigh has the ''seconds of a high priced company. You'll note the handles are same design with out rings. ordered one checked'm over, ordered nother set. I use a diamond plate/piece/about 3''X5'' to rub'm on once in awhile. John Morris and hawkeye10 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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